1. direction
noun. ['dɝˈɛkʃən, diːˈrɛkʃɪn, daɪˈrɛkʃɪn, dɪˈrɛkʃɪn'] a line leading to a place or point.
Synonyms
- trend
- tendency
- path
- bearing
- north-south direction
- route
- qibla
- way
- itinerary
- course
- heading
- east-west direction
Antonyms
- posterior
- inner
- posteriority
- outer
Etymology
- directio (Latin)
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2. direction
noun. ['dɝˈɛkʃən, diːˈrɛkʃɪn, daɪˈrɛkʃɪn, dɪˈrɛkʃɪn'] the spatial relation between something and the course along which it points or moves.
Synonyms
- leeward
- north
- compass point
- compass north
- outgoing
- west
- south
- windward
- spatial relation
- incoming
- frontage
- northeast
- east
- position
- orientation
- seaward
- southwest
- opposition
- southeast
- northwest
- magnetic north
Antonyms
- outgoing
- incoming
- windward
- outwardness
Etymology
- directio (Latin)
3. direction
noun. ['dɝˈɛkʃən, diːˈrɛkʃɪn, daɪˈrɛkʃɪn, dɪˈrɛkʃɪn'] a general course along which something has a tendency to develop.
Synonyms
- tenor
- disposition
- inclination
Antonyms
- node
- middle
- end
- beginning
Etymology
- directio (Latin)
4. direction
noun. ['dɝˈɛkʃən, diːˈrɛkʃɪn, daɪˈrɛkʃɪn, dɪˈrɛkʃɪn'] something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action.
Synonyms
- guidance
- subject matter
- confidential information
- cynosure
- counsel
- counselling
- wind
- career counseling
- genetic counseling
- steer
- counseling
- road map
- hint
- lead
- substance
- message
- tip
- content
- marriage counseling
Antonyms
- break
- irrelevance
- unpointedness
- downwind
Etymology
- directio (Latin)
5. West
noun. the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America.
Synonyms
- Europe
- western
- North America
- Occident
Antonyms
- east
- east-central
- eastern United States
- southeastern
6. west
noun. ['ˈwɛst'] the cardinal compass point that is a 270 degrees.
Synonyms
- cardinal compass point
- due west
- westward
Antonyms
- outgoing
- incoming
- windward
- easterly
Etymology
- west (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. east
adjective. ['ˈiːst'] situated in or facing or moving toward the east.
Synonyms
- easterly
- eastbound
- eastward
- eastside
- easternmost
- eastmost
Antonyms
- western
- there
- here
- inactivity
Etymology
- est (Middle English (1100-1500))
- east (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. west
adjective. ['ˈwɛst'] situated in or facing or moving toward the west.
Synonyms
- westerly
- westbound
- western
- westernmost
- westward
- westside
Antonyms
- eastern
- there
- here
- inactivity
Etymology
- west (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. east
noun. ['ˈiːst'] the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees.
Synonyms
- due east
- cardinal compass point
- eastward
Antonyms
- outgoing
- incoming
- windward
- westmost
Etymology
- est (Middle English (1100-1500))
- east (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
10. West
noun. the region of the United States lying to the west of the Mississippi River.
Synonyms
- southwestern United States
- Northwest
- United States of America
- western United States
- U.S.A.
- West Coast
- US
- northwestern United States
- western
- America
- the States
- Southwest
- USA
- U.S.
- United States
Antonyms
- middle Atlantic
- mid-Atlantic
- northeastern
- East